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rigorThoroughness and accuracy in research, thinking, or methodology. It can also refer to harsh conditions or severity of treatment.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: Thoroughness and accuracy in research, thinking, or methodology. It can also refer to harsh conditions or severity of treatment.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪɡɚ/

Korean meaning: 엄격함, 정확성

Korean pronunciation: 리-거 (강세: 리)

Example Sentences

  • My professor's rigor in grading made students cry, but also made them brilliant.
  • The research paper lacked the rigor expected in peer-reviewed journals.
  • She approached her diet with the rigor of a NASA mission control.

rigor

NOUN

//ˈrɪɡɚ//

Thoroughness and accuracy in research, thinking, or methodology. It can also refer to harsh conditions or severity of treatment.

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💡 Concept

Thoroughness and accuracy in research, thinking, or methodology. It can also refer to harsh conditions or severity of treatment.

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🎵 Rhyme

Scientific rigor builds vigor that can trigger breakthrough!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈrɪɡɚ/

🌳Etymology

Rootrigor

Origin

From Latin rigor meaning 'stiffness, hardness, or numbness.' The sense evolved from physical rigidity (like frozen limbs) to mental strictness and thoroughness.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My professor's rigor in grading made students cry, but also made them brilliant.

The research paper lacked the rigor expected in peer-reviewed journals.

😄 Fun example

She approached her diet with the rigor of a NASA mission control.

The rigors of medical school prepared him for the demanding profession.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

strictnessprecisionthoroughnessseverityexactness

Antonyms

laxitycarelessness